Is private school cheaper in Lakewood or Rancho Cucamonga?

Lakewood has lower average private school tuition at $13,400/year vs $16,500/year in Rancho Cucamonga. That's $3,100/year less, or $40,300 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Lakewood over Rancho Cucamonga?

Average tuition in Lakewood is $3,100/year less than Rancho Cucamonga. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $40,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,700/year in Lakewood, $10,700/year in Rancho Cucamonga.

How do Lakewood and Rancho Cucamonga private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Lakewood averages $13,400/year ($1,050 above average). Rancho Cucamonga averages $16,500/year ($4,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Lakewood vs Rancho Cucamonga

Lakewood averages $3,100/year less for private school (23% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $40,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Lakewood is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,400/year vs $16,500/year in Rancho Cucamonga. Religious schools run $8,700/year on the low end.

Lakewood

$13,400

avg tuition/year

$1,050 above national avg

Lower cost

Rancho Cucamonga

$16,500

avg tuition/year

$4,150 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Lakewood	Rancho Cucamonga	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,400/yr	$16,500/yr	-$3,100
Religious Schools	$8,700/yr	$10,700/yr	-$2,000
Independent/Prep	$26,500/yr	$32,000/yr	-$5,500
Elementary (K-5)	$11,400/yr	$14,000/yr	-$2,600
Middle School (6-8)	$13,400/yr	$16,500/yr	-$3,100
High School (9-12)	$16,100/yr	$19,800/yr	-$3,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Lakewood

$174,200

Rancho Cucamonga

$214,500

Choosing Lakewood saves $40,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $80,600.

Sample Schools

Lakewood

Colorado Academy (Lakewood area)

Independent · PK–12 · $22,400/yr

Chatfield Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $9,800-$12,200/yr

Rancho Cucamonga

Alta Loma Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,600-$12,200/yr

Saint Peter and Paul School

Catholic · K–8 · $8,800-$10,400/yr

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About This Comparison

This comparison uses NCES Private School Universe Survey data, adjusted for metro-level cost-of-living differences. "Average tuition" blends religious schools (Catholic, Christian) and independent day/prep schools. Religious schools typically cost 60-70% less than independent schools in the same city.

Grade-level estimates (elementary, middle, high) are derived from the city average using national grade-level multipliers. High school tuition typically runs 15-25% above the city average; elementary runs 10-20% below.